Big Gold to Launch Maiden Drill Program at Tabor Property, Secures Ontario Exploration Funding
By Kevin Vincent
“We are excited to receive this important support from the Province of Ontario, which recognizes the significant potential of our Tabor Property,” said Scott Walters, CEO of Big Gold Inc. “This funding not only strengthens our ability to advance our maiden drilling efforts but also underscores the province’s commitment to the mining sector. By unlocking the resources of the Shebandowan Gold Belt, we aim to contribute to both local economic development and Ontario’s standing as a world-class mining jurisdiction.”
Big Gold Inc. has announced plans for its 2024 fall exploration activities at the Tabor Property in Thunder Bay, Ontario, including an up to 1,200-metre maiden drill program at the East Divide Target Zone. The program, supported by non-dilutive funding of up to $200,000 from the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP), is a significant step in advancing the highly prospective Shebandowan Gold Belt.
Drilling Focus: East Divide Target Zone
The maiden drilling campaign will target the East Divide Zone, where surface sampling during Phase 2 exploration returned 11.4 g/t gold, and historical drilling yielded 1.46 metres of 10.9 g/t gold, 34.1 g/t silver, 0.5% copper, and 1.8% zinc. Laframboise Drilling has been contracted for the program, with results anticipated to validate and expand the property’s mineral potential.
Additional Exploration Initiatives
In conjunction with drilling, Big Gold is advancing other exploration efforts at Tabor, including:
• Ground Induced Polarization (IP) Survey: Covering 15-line kilometres to refine exploration targets.
• Surface Exploration: Follow-up work on IP-generated and historical targets.
OJEP Funding and Strategic Value
OJEP will cover up to 50% of eligible exploration expenses at Tabor between April 2024 and February 2025, bolstering Big Gold’s ability to unlock the Shebandowan Gold Belt’s potential.
“Ontario’s commitment to building a thriving and sustainable mining sector is reflected through our investments in exploration and development,” said George Pirie, Minister of Mines. “This $200,000 investment through OJEP will support Big Gold’s exploration activities, helping to unlock northern Ontario’s mineral potential.”
About the Tabor Project
The 2,500-hectare Tabor Property is strategically located along trend with Goldshore’s Moss Lake deposit, which hosts over 6.73 million ounces of gold, and Delta Resources’ Delta-1 project, which recently reported 15.94 g/t gold over 10 metres. Gold mineralization at Tabor is associated with quartz veins, shearing, and sulphide mineralization, with geological characteristics similar to neighbouring high-potential properties.
Advancing Shebandowan Gold Belt Potential
Big Gold’s exploration efforts at Tabor align with its strategy of identifying and developing high-value gold assets in Ontario’s premier mining districts. With strong support from OJEP and promising exploration targets, the company is well-positioned to contribute to the region’s economic growth and Ontario’s mining leadership.
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